Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Woman Accuses Colleague of Rape and Harassment in Maharashtra
A woman in Maharashtra says her coworker promised to marry her but didn't.
She says he then forced himself on her and harassed her.
When she reported it, he threatened her job and life.
The police are now investigating this serious claim.
The police have registered a case about this.
It started in 2021 and continued to the present day.
The police are looking into the accusations.
A 32-year-old woman filed a complaint against a colleague alleging rape and harassment.
The accused, Akash Uttamchand Mehta, allegedly made false promises of marriage.
The complainant reported physical relations against her will, molestation, and threats.
The accused threatened the victim with job loss and life ruin after she reported to the company.
Waliv Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
- Who
- The complainant and the accused, Akash Uttamchand Mehta.
- What
- A 32-year-old woman filed a complaint accusing a colleague of rape, harassment, and criminal intimidation.
- When
- The alleged incidents occurred from 2021 to the present.
- Where
- Palghar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The complaint alleges rape, harassment, and threats under false promises of marriage and retaliation.
Complainant's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Consensual relationship or Assault
Complainant's Perspective
The accused engaged in repeated rape and harassment.
Accused's Perspective
The accused denies the allegations and claims the relationship was consensual.
- Accused Name
- Akash Uttamchand Mehta
- Accused Age
- 34
- Complainant Age
- 32
- Location
- Vasai East and Bhayandar East
- Police Station
- Waliv Police Station
- Investigation Officer
- API Hanif Shaikh
- FIR Sections
- 64, 64(2)(M), 74, 75(1), 75(2), 351(2), 352 of BNS 2023